Credit: The Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets' Jared Boll (40) and Phoenix Coyotes' Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz.

Credit: The Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Steve Mason deflects a shot on goal by Phoenix Coyotes' Keith Yandle (3) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz.

Credit: The Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets' Jared Boll (40) and Phoenix Coyotes' Raffi Torres (37) battle for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz.

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GLENDALE, Ariz. — Power-play goals seem as rare as a desert snowstorm for the Phoenix Coyotes.

They finally got one when they really needed it Saturday night.

Martin Hanzal's power-play score on one of Keith Yandle's three assists broke a third-period tie and the Coyotes went on to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-3. Hanzal added an empty-net goal and an assist in Phoenix's third victory in four games.

The Coyotes had gone 17 power plays without scoring before Hanzal ended the drought.